Matthew 13:44–46 (ESV) — 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a
field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all
that he has and buys that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine
pearls, 46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and
sold all that he had and bought it.
NOTE: The kingdom
has been long promised to Israel. But the nation failed to recognize the time
of their deliverance and instead rejected their Messiah. Now, individual Jews
and Gentiles are invited into the kingdom through a special relationship called
the church. It is a treasure, now hidden to Israel, but revealed to the
nations. It is worth everything to own. The gift is free, and it also costs
your life, because a person must give up his rebellion to God, repent of his
rebellion, and serve God as was intended from the beginning (this is the
requirement of the heart). That does not mean one works for it, but one desires
it so much, he will pay whatever the price to own it. It is free, but it will
cost a man his life. It is worth the cost, and there is no treasure on earth
that is any greater.
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